7:4 Do not seek from the Lord the highest office, nor the seat of honor
from the king.
7:5 Do not assert your righteousness before the Lord, nor display your
wisdom before the king.
7:6 Do not seek to become a judge, lest you be unable to remove iniquity,
lest you be partial to a powerful man, and thus put a blot on your integrity.
7:7 Do not offend against the public, and do not disgrace yourself among
the people.
7:8 Do not commit a sin twice; even for one you will not go unpunished.
7:9 Do not say, "He will consider the multitude of my gifts, and when
I make an offering to the Most High God he will accept it."
7:10 Do not be fainthearted in your prayer, nor neglect to give alms.
7:11 Do not ridicule a man who is bitter in soul, for there is One who
abases and exalts.
7:12 Do not devise a lie against your brother, nor do the like to a friend.
7:13 Refuse to utter any lie, for the habit of lying serves no good.
7:14 Do not prattle in the assembly of the elders, nor repeat yourself
in your prayer.